Anthony Rogers
Interim Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
My portfolio is to help express my strong interest in employment as your Golf Course Superintendent. After reviewing the position's requirements, I believe that I am well-qualified and would be a strong addition to your team. To this end, I am enclosing a complete resume outlining my professional qualifications for your review and consideration.
Personal Statement
My Ambitions
I believe that my qualifications should enable me to add immeasurably to the overall efficiency, and productivity to your management team. My educational background and experience as an Interim Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Assistant in Training provide me with extensive familiarity with working on both Poa and Bentgrass playing surfaces. Working for nationally and internationally ranked courses from Germany to Washington has given me a strong foundation, and extensive knowledge of all aspects to turf grass management. I am excited by the opportunity to further specialize these skills while indulging my love for the game of golf, and fulfilling my desire to be part of the thriving golf industry.
My Philosophy on Golf Course Management
My philosophy behind golf course management, is to include everyone as much as possible. From our amazing members, to an elite staff, I want to make sure that the joy for the sport is lived throughout the course. That means to really stick my head out as a leader, mentor, and a smiling face that people can trust. To stretch my network so that I am able to help local/national chapter members to find solutions to everyday problems that exist in the golf course industry. Never to keep things secret, but to be vocal and spread the knowledge so that others can learn and be better leaders, mentors, and smiling faces that the sport deserves.
Professional History
The following is a list of my experiences as a professional in my field. Here you will find a showcase of each of these roles. They were all unique and contributed to both my personal and professional development.
The Members Club at Aldarra
The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge
The Reserve at Moonlight Basin
1st Assistant Superintendent
March 2021-February 2022
Interim Superintendent/1st Assistant
July 2018-February 2021
1st Assistant Superintendent
April 2015-July 2018
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Initially hired as 2nd assistant superintendent; promoted to 1st assistant within 6 months.
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Enhanced work culture and cooperation among a diverse and veteran crew promoting a team environment
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Utilize GreenKeeper app to carefully monitor course data and adjust practices based on collected data
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Conduct necessary renovation to prepare golf course for 2022 PAC-12 tournament
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Communicated with general manager, golf professional staff, and restaurant managers on weekly basis to optimize department budgets and overall course revenue
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Assisted in creating IPM to improve turf conditions with an annual budget up to $800,000 +
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Increased employee retention by collaborating with human resources (HR) to partner with local high school to introduce students to all aspects of golf course management and provide seasonal employment opportunities
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Established intern/assistant in training (AIT) program to attract quality new talent, reduce turnover, and decrease need for J-1 labor
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Met course grow in deadline and achieved desired conditions across front 9, driving range greens, and short game practice facility by August 6th 2015 grand opening, in which Jack Nicklaus was present; named 2nd Best Private Club in 2015 by Golf Digest
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Oversaw golf course operations in addition to; lodge area; and sled dog, snow shoe, and 7.5-mile cross-country ski trails
Past Projects
#13 Tee Renovation
For this renovation, we were to make two small tees and make them a bigger tee. With the two tees being smaller, they were wearing out quicker and the distance we could provide became limited. So we make the tee bigger adding a tier to make the two tees level and add distance to the Member Tees
Getting Started
These are the two member tees on the par 3 #13. The initial idea with the two tees was to provide depth to the hole from these tees. With more play throughout time, these tee placements become limited and the tee gets worn quickly. So here we explain to our team the plain to make this one big tee.
Installing Drainage and Irrigation
After surveying and getting numbers, we've adjusted irrigation and installed drainage. Once this is completed, we survey the area and make sure our numbers match to grade for the tier. The sod from the tee itself was removed and reused from both tees. We needed just a bit more sod so we used some from our nursery green.
Finishing the Grade and the Fill
Here we continued to add fill to extend and match the lower tee to the higher tee. We also needed to make sure the tee surrounds and walk paths were properly graded and installed as well.
The New #13 Member Tee
This is the completed project. It took about 2.5 weeks to complete. We added depth to the member tee, while also providing more options for tee placement. This renovation also helps us to maintain it easier with less wear.
#9 Aldarra Tee Renovation
With this tee, we expanded it to allow for more tee placement and to give the Par 3 more depth to prepare for the Pac-12 championship in June 2022
Getting Started
Here we started with the removal of the sod on the #9th Aldarra Tee. The purpose for this renovation is the make the tee bigger for more tee placements, and to provide more depth for the hole.
Triangulating the Tee
This process ensures that the tee is square, and lines up with the other tees in front. We also use hand made stencils to help us round out the tee. Being this precise helps us to maintain the aesthetics that our members have grown to love.
New #9 Aldarra Tee
This is our finished project. We really did not have to adjust much irrigation which is a plus. Once this tee is grown in it will provide more of a challenge for our members and our students who will be playing at the Pac-12 Championship.
Other Projects
Here you will find some pictures and brief explanations on each. Each project is always dedicated to make the course better, and improve the aesthetics and playability of the course.
#6 Bunker Face Renovation
On this project, we cut back the face of the bunker and replaced it with ryegrass sod. Overtime, bunker faces can deteriorate and change shape. Typically from the splash of sand after a hit, and golfers trying to climb out of the steep faces. Weeds and moss can readily grow as well.
#5 Traqmatz Installation
For this project, we installed Traqmats. Traqmatz are designed to help eliminate wear on turf. On this project we stripped back the rye and native sod and replaced it. After we level the area and installed the Traqmatz. Once the native turf grows through the Traqmatz, less wear will be evident and traction will be provide for our members.
#12 Stair Installation
For this project, we coordinated with an outside company. They laid the stairs and we reshaped and laid sod around the stairs. This is one 7 stair projects we are doing on the course. We are replacing the original gravel walking paths and adding these stairs to make things looks up to date and overall eliminate having to maintain the existing walking paths. Each stair project takes about 3-4 days to install.
Tournaments/Projects/Achievements/About me
Tournaments Volunteered
Truly Top-Notch
2014- USGA Senior Amateur Qualifier, Chartiers Country Club-Pittsburgh PA
2013- Senior Players Championship, Fox Chapel Country Club-Pittsburgh, PA
2009- West Virginia Open, Oglebay Resort-Wheeling WV
2005- NCAA Women’s Championship, Ohio State University Golf Club-Columbus, OH
Grow-In Projects
Only the Best
The Ohio State University Golf Club (Columbus, OH)
Spanish Peaks Golf Course (Big Sky, MT)
Black Bull Golf Club (Bozeman, MT)
Winston Links Golf Club (Vorbeck GER)
The Reserve at Moonlight Basin (Big Sky, MT)
Skills and Achievements
Outstanding Quality
GCSAA Class C Member
WWGCSA Class C Member
Washington State Pesticide License Holder
Over 20+ years of experience on 9 different golf courses
Committed to professionalism and exceeding personal and peer expectations
Exemplary oral and communications skills
Knowledge of Rainbird and Toro irrigation systems, computer controls, and repair
Great knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
GCSAA Member for 4+ years
Semi-fluent Spanish speaker
President of Spokane Community College Ski/Snowboard club (2010-2011)
Recognized by H.B.P.A. (Hispanic Business Professionals Association)
About Me
Intrests Include
Golf
Snowboarding
Mountain Biking
Fly fishing
Soccer
Meditation
Playing Guitar
Continuing My Education
Hiking
Traveling and Exploring
Educational Experience
Spokane Community College
Sept 2009 - Jun 2011 Spokane WA
Associates of Science: Turfgrass Management
Abraham Lincoln
"The best way to predict the future is to create it"